Before we were rudely interrupted

A duff computer connection, followed by a resurgent procrastination level once it was fixed, means that the Deputy Leader Contest is firmly consigned to the "yesterday's news" category.

In the interim the Labour Party's troubles have multiplied.

One small comfort was Harriet Harman, who I have never previously rated highly, seeing off the Tories' star performer on the floor of the House.

Doesn't seem to have impressed the voters though.